Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier of Vietnam, has taken delivery of its first A321neo in Hamburg (acquired on a lease from Aviation Capital Group (www.aviationcapitalgroup.com)).

The company will receive 20 A321neo aircraft under its fleet renewal programme; its Airbus fleet currently includes 57 A321ceo, three A330-200s and 12 long-range A350 XWB aircraft.

Powered by Pratt and Whitney Pure Power engines, the Vietnam Airlines A321neo features eight business-class seats and 195 economy-class seats.

Selected for its outstanding operational efficiency, comfort and range, it will be deployed by Vietnam Airlines on services across Asia.

This aircraft and other family members are the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft, with over 6,100 orders from over 100 customers since the launch in 2010.

It has incorporated the latest technologies, including its new-generation engines and the industry's reference cabin design.